The Telegraph called it. Like the rest of Scotland, I've gone mad with political engagement. Having been persuaded to vote in three elections now - and regretting my choice at least twice - I have the right to moan. And so, I want more.
I have decided to join a political party.
Unfortunately, I am going to need some help. I have friends in many political parties, but I have no attachment to the party system.
I am asking my friends to suggest which party I ought to join.
Here are a few parameters.
I want to be in a party where I can be part of the policy discussions. Voting once every five years is not enough.
I remain a philosophical anarchist, and reject the tribalism of party politics.
I am really really really into freedom of speech.
I think trains are brilliant.
I shall always be a Wessex Regionalist.
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Scottish Greens are probably for you. Very keen on trains and free speech, I hear, and policy discussions actually take place involving party members.
ReplyDeleteSNP might also do. Not sure how they feel about trains.